5 Days 4 Nights Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari | Nature Tours & Wildlife Adventures in Southern Tanzania
Duration5 Days 4 Nights
LocationSouthern Tanzania
DifficultyModerate
Explore the hidden beauty of Southern Tanzania on this 5 Days 4 Nights Mikumi and Udzungwa Safari. This tour perfectly combines classic wildlife safaris in Mikumi National Park with breathtaking nature walks and waterfalls in Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers, this itinerary offers a less-crowded safari experience with diverse landscapes, rich wildlife, and scenic hiking trails.
Tour highlights
- Combines wildlife safari and mountain hiking
- Less crowded parks with authentic safari experience
- Perfect for nature lovers and adventure travelers
- Rich biodiversity and scenic landscapes
- Experienced local guides
- Flexible departures from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
Itinerary
Day 1: Dar es Salaam
- Mikumi National Park — Morning departure from Dar es Salaam by road or SGR train (optional).
- Arrival at Mikumi National Park.
- Afternoon game drive in the park, known for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and antelopes.
- Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp near Mikumi.
Day 2: Full Day Mikumi National Park
- Early morning game drive for excellent wildlife viewing.
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Mid-morning game drive across the open Mkata floodplain.
- Picnic lunch inside the park.
- Afternoon relaxation or short evening game drive.
- Dinner and overnight in Mikumi.
Day 3: Mikumi
- Udzungwa Mountains National Park — Breakfast at the lodge.
- Drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, one of Africa's richest biodiversity hotspots.
- Guided nature walk and hiking tour through tropical rainforest.
- Visit the spectacular Sanje Waterfalls (170 meters high).
- Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Udzungwa.
Day 4: Udzungwa Nature Exploration
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Full-day guided hiking and nature tour in Udzungwa Mountains.
- Spot rare endemic primates, colorful birds, butterflies, and lush vegetation.
- Picnic lunch during the hike.
- Evening relaxation at the lodge.
- Dinner and overnight near Udzungwa.
Day 5: Udzungwa
- Dar es Salaam — Departure — Breakfast at the lodge.
- Drive back to Dar es Salaam or connect to SGR train.
- Transfer to the airport or hotel.
- End of safari services.
What's included
- Transport from Dar es Salaam and back (road or SGR train option)
- Safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
- 4 nights accommodation (lodges or tented camps)
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Game drives in Mikumi National Park
- Guided hiking and nature walks in Udzungwa
- Full board meals during safari
- Bottled mineral water during tours
What's excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses & tips
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
Meeting point
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Dar es Salaam.
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